FVMA NEWS AND ARTICLES

The FVMA is excited to announce the launch of our new team member affiliate membership program to recognize the outstanding contributions of veterinary care teams in our industry, and to support both team member career development and the veterinary profession. Operating within the FVMA, these new organizations extend the reach and mission of our association…

The Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA), the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act (BGEPA) and the Endangered Species Act (ESA) provide for substantial fines and the possibility of imprisonment. Criminal penalties may run as high as $250,000 per individual or $500,000 per organization and up to five years in jail. Civil penalties can be as much as $25,000 per violation under the ESA and up to $5,000 per violation under the BGEPA.

APHIS has announced the release of the Fall 2015 Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Preparedness and Response Plan.  The plan is now available on the APHIS HPAI (Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza) Website. This comprehensive document details the APHIS plan for preventing and responding to future HPAI cases in collaboration with State and industry partners.  It also…

Continuing education is a requirement for license renewal by veterinarians in the State of Florida. The guide for this requirement which veterinarians must follow, is contained in Rule Chapter 61G18-16, Florida Administrative Code of Chapter 474, Florida Statutes. The statute directs that licensed veterinarians must renew their licenses every two years.  The last renewal date…

This results from the signing of the Florida Veterinary Medical Association’s Priority Legislation, House Bill 1049-Practice of Pharmacy by Governor Rick Scott on June 10, 2015.